The midfielder has been in hot demand following his impressive outing in the U-17 World Cup, leading the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria to the trophy.
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And according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, the club are on the verge of agreeing a three-year contract with Nwakali over a move to Italy.
Though the starlet has made known his desire to play for Arsenal, his agent says Arsenal are yet to follow up their interest in the player and that Chelsea have an offer on the table for the hotly-tipped star. Udinese made a ridiculous offer of €800,000 for the Most Valuable Player of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup.
However, it seems Udinese could beat the Premier League giants to his signing after reportedly establishing contact with the player’s representatives over a transfer. “We have to wait and discuss with all the clubs, then decide with the family and academy”.
“We have been in touch with Arsenal”.
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Despite the tightening of restrictions on foreign youngsters moving to England, Nwakali is expected to be granted a work permit when he turns 18 using the special talent clause that Kelechi Iheanacho used to sign for Manchester City. His teammate Victor Osimhen scored 10 goals to help Nigeria secure their third success in the competition in just eight years, with Spanish daily AS later claiming Tottenham Hotspur have struck a deal to sign the player.
